[Bob]

The FDA has approved Neutersol (zinc glucomate neutralized by arginine), an injectable chemical sterilant for neutering dogs between 3 and 10 months of age, according to Addison Biological Laboratory Inc. of Fayette, Mo.

"Work is continuing with the FDA toward a clearance for cats and older dogs," said Bruce Addison, president of Addison Biological, which will market the drug, and vice president of Pet Healthcare International, a firm formed to commercialize the drug. "We believe most pet owners will choose injection due to fears of surgery and complete anesthesia," Addison said. He further expects Neutersol will increase the rate of neutering because it is more convenient for the pet owner than surgery.

This will help reduce pet overpopulation problems, Addison said, citing Humane Society of the United State figures of 7 million pets—nearly 20,000 per day—euthanized each year as "conservative."

Addison plans to market Neutersol only to veterinarians at a price comparable to the costs of a surgical neuter, with the prime benefit being time saved. "When presented with the time-savings, speed and ease of the procedure, owners immediately understand the advantages of choosing Neutersol," says Jim Howard, DVM, owner of Howard Veterinary Hospital in Jefferson City, Mo., one of five sites that conducted field studies for the product. "The client now has a choice between surgery or an injection that takes only a few minutes."

Neutersol is administered through injections into a puppy's testicles.

Field studies of 270 dogs showed a 99.6 percent efficacy rate at six months for the 223 of 224 dogs that completed the study.
As with surgical castration, secondary male characteristics such as roaming, marking, aggression and mounting may be displayed, according to the packet insert.

[Rottnbelle]

That brought tears to my eyes. but I guess the alternative isn't any better. I think if this works and there are no ill effects it is a good idea, except I can think of it being used for ill - just my devious mind I guess.

It seems you could pass of a neutered male for an unneutered one and continue to show him in conformation for instance.

Lynn, Jugendliebe Rottweilers
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[Rottnbelle]

I ran this by some dog people on another list and everyone was against it. Evidently no one trusts that it is safe for the animal, nor that it is 100% effective! Just imagine if you had to go back in every six months or so to check there were no more squiggly wigglies lying in wait to do what they do!

I have invited them to post here. Hope they will.

Lynn, Jugendliebe Rottweilers
Moderator, "The Dog House" and its forums
Breeder of Oz the Amazing", who is owned and loved by Dawn Fillips
Inga at Westminster
Puppy Gazette

[choklitbean]

Read this.

http://doglinks.co.nz//pMachineFree2...?id=26_0_1_0_M

[Shonna]

Thanks for that article, choklitbean. Thank God my dog was neutered the surgical way.